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Beacon Registry - Beta

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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28 Mar 2022 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the procurement process for the "Beacon Registry - Beta" project. This contract, awarded on 23 December 2020, involved the development of IT services aimed at enhancing the existing Beacons Registry service through improvements in usability and resilience. The procurement was conducted under a selective methodology via a call-off from the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 4 framework. The total contract value is £1,100,000, with the operational period extending from 23 December 2020 to 31 March 2022. The project falls within the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support, applicable across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development and digital solutions. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, as it encourages innovation and expertise in transforming legacy systems. Firms able to demonstrate experience in working with public sector digital services and those skilled in delivering robust and user-friendly technology solutions will be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Beacon Registry - Beta

Notice Description

The current Beacons Registry service is dependent on an legacy computer system (CERS2). A discovery and Alpha was completed to explore options to improve the service to public and business users as well as the back-office admin users, as well as provide resilience against service failure. This Beta development continues this work. This contract was awarded following a further competition under Digital Outcomes and Specialists 4.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c137ca-8384-4434-a4c3-f66539465380
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£709,670 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MADE TECH

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